Check out the official music video for a first-hand look at the track's high-energy production and visual style: DJ Gollum x Empyre One - RIOT (Official Music Video) Zooland.TV YouTube• Jul 1, 2022
A condensed version focusing on the vocal build and the main melodic climax. Critical Reception Dj Gollum Riot
Unlike older HandsUp tracks that relied solely on "donk" or trance basses, "Riot" incorporates a heavier, modern kick drum and "reverse bass" elements common in contemporary European Hard Dance. Track Versions As seen on Discogs, the release typically includes: Check out the official music video for a
The full-length version featuring the complete intro/outro for DJ mixing. While "Riot" didn't reinvent the wheel for the
While "Riot" didn't reinvent the wheel for the duo, fans and reviewers in the Hard Dance community generally view it as a solid, "tried-and-true" floor-filler. It successfully bridges the gap between old-school HandsUp fans and newer listeners who prefer the punchier production of modern Hardstyle. It has been featured in various DJ sets and rave events across Europe.
It features a driving, anthemic lead synth melody that is catchy and easy to follow—a staple of the "Gollum x Empyre One" collaboration style.